Prepare against Pavel Karnik
Czechia · World #9,071 classical · FIDE ID 304093
Our database contains 216 games by Pavel Karnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Karnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Karnik before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,184 | 2,392 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,317 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,274 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 91 | 73 | 52 | 42.1% |
| As White | 116 | 55 | 38 | 23 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 100 | 36 | 35 | 29 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Karnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Karnik's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 72.4% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 24 | 20.7% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.3% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Karnik usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Karnik usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Karnik usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Karnik usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Karnik usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Karnik usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 57.9% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 12.3% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 44.8% | 46.2% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 31.0% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Pavel Karnik's chess games
All 216 games by Pavel Karnik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 91 wins, 73 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 32 | 12/12/8 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Mikulas Manik | 2,455 | Lazne Bohdanec B | B01 |
| Dec 2018 | Tomas Kraus | 2,447 | Kouty nad Desnou Rapid Open | D00 |
| Jan 1997 | Ildar Nizamov | 2,425 | Tatry Open | A36 |
| Oct 1999 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,400 | Tatry Open | C47 |
| Jan 2000 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,369 | chT1E-SVK 0001 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatry Open | 2003 | 45 | 31.5 | 2,404 |
| Lazne Bohdanec B | 1997 | 11 | 6 | 2,368 |
| ch-CSR | 1992 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| chT1E-SVK 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,282 |
| chT-Moravia-Silesia Region 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2,314 |
| Pardubice Open | 1993 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,389 |
| chT2F-CZE 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,111 |
| Jesenik Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Karnik's chess games?
216 games by Pavel Karnik, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Pavel Karnik has played.
What does Pavel Karnik play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Pavel Karnik opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Karnik answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Pavel Karnik play as White?
As White, Pavel Karnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 90.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Karnik play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Karnik most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Pavel Karnik's FIDE rating?
Pavel Karnik is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Pavel Karnik played?
Our database contains 216 games by Pavel Karnik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 73 draws, 52 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Karnik?
216 games by Pavel Karnik reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.